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Coat, evening

Description

Blush pink silk taffeta evening coat with baskets and flower patterns. Cape has a pink silk satin lining with a pink chiffon border. The collar is trimmed with rabbit fur and valenciennes lace trims cuffs and collar.

Date

circa 1900s

Materials

Silk taffeta, rabbit fur, lace

Dimensions

14.5 inches (shoulder), 39 inches (bust), 48 inches (waist)

Object ID

1972.81.56

Resource ID

270

Notes

Designed by Jeanne Hallée (1880-1914). Label of coat reads "Jeanne Hallée, Rue de la Villa l'Eveque PARIS."

Credit Line

The Estate of Mrs. Alice Lee Thomas Stevenson

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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